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Debt

How much debt is normal in Canada? We break it down by age

Do Canadians really owe $1.84 for every $1 they earn? For some, yes. And for others, even more. Where...

How much debt is normal in Canada? We break it down by age
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How to deal with money and your finances when the economy is stressing you out

Interest rates and inflation—not to mention a recession—can make finances stressful. But keeping a cool head is important. Here’s...

How to deal with money and your finances when the economy is stressing you out
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FHSA

How first-time home buyers can use an FHSA to save for a down payment

How first-time home buyers can use an FHSA to save for a down payment
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Can you pay off your debt while saving for retirement?

Can you pay off your debt while saving for retirement?

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Mortgages

How much is the average mortgage payment in Canada?

Mortgage interest rates have jumped sharply since the Bank of Canada started hiking the benchmark interest rate, but not...

How much is the average mortgage payment in Canada?
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Should you accelerate your mortgage payments—or invest?

Chantal wants to pay down debt, invest and buy a property down south but isn't sure which to prioritize....

Should you accelerate your mortgage payments—or invest?
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Mortgages

Every mortgage calculator you will ever need

How much will your mortgage cost you every month? Can you save money by switching lenders? Mortgage calculators can...

Every mortgage calculator you will ever need

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Could a line of credit impact my mortgage application?

Could a line of credit impact my mortgage application?

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A couple discussing their divorce and, of course, the topic of what to do with their mortgage comes up.

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What happens to your mortgage after a divorce?

What happens to your mortgage after a divorce?

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